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Portland’s largest waterfront deck is at the Porthole! Come see lobster traps, not tourist traps.

Enjoy nautical dining where fishermen sit at the bar and eat alongside tourists and local business people alike. Grab some lobster, a Maine craft brew, and indulge in some casual waterfront dining offering the freshest local seafood and views of Portland’s working waterfront.

Come where the locals hang out and listen to the undeniable sounds of Maine and smell the great sea air on our large waterfront deck. Our stacked schedule of live
music and entertainment makes us a hotspot for mid day hang outs and nightlife fun.

If you are looking for a true New England event experience, The Porthole Restaurant and Pub is the perfect place to host rehearsal dinners, reunions, company outings, lobster bakes and BBQ’s just to name a few events. Contact us about how we can plan your perfect seaside event.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh seafood and other delicious choices, makes this stop a a local family favorite and a visitors “must-see.”

Stop by and experience Portland’s Porthole Restaurant for yourself, you’ll be glad you did.

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Excellent
4.3
Based on 2859 reviews
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Visited here from out of state and the lobster is so good! Cool atmosphere, sat outside facing the water. It was cold but i didn’t, live music too!
Google user
I highly enjoyed the lobster roll and clam chowder (I like my clam chowder a little thicker, this one is watery) I left wanting more the lobster was not chewy and the aioli that they put on it really makes it. I had them put the aioli on the side and the butter and they where both good but man that aioli takes it some place else. Excellent!!! It wasn’t really busy when I went so the atmosphere was kind of blah! It took a while for anyone to say hi, tons of employees walked right by, even stub there talking to each other and even the manager and not even a hi. But when the bartender finally came it was good.
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The best breakfast we've ever had in the entire country - it's that good! Get the French toast. Or the crab and lobster omelette. Off the charts delicious! The service is exceptional and so is the dog friendly deck with beautiful views. We will be back!!
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We stopped into The Porthole Restaurant & Pub on a rainy Tuesday evening in March. This restaurant is located directly off the waterfront in the wharf. There were only a few others in the restaurant when we arrived. We were greeted and taken to our seats immediately. The restaurant gives off a friendly diner vibe with many booth and table seating options. There is a bar at the front of the restaurant with additional seating.We ordered the whole lobster and a lazy lobster. The difference between the whole lobster and the lazy lobster is that all of the lobster meat is picked out with the lazy lobster. It's only $5 more for the lazy lobster, so if you don't like picking, it may be worth it for you to go with the lazy lobster.Overall, we had a good dining experience and our server was very nice. The lobster was fresh and very good. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in Portland, Maine looking for a classic lobster meal at the wharf.
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Great little place! Can't get oysters much more fresh than right on the water. Onion soup was very good, especially on a 20° day in January.
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May
5
Sun
Hard Deck Opening at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub
May 5 all-day
Hard Deck Opening at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub | Portland | Maine | United States

Hard launch for Summer 2024 coming in 3, 2….

FRI. MAY 3
6 PM: Chase Jobe & The Runnin’ Kind

OFF TO THE RACES
Get out your fascinators and dapper fits for our Kentucky Derby Watch Party on Sat. May 4!!!

2 PM: Cover Tones
6 PM: Sugarbox

CINCO DE MAYO
2 PM: Doubting Gravity

Drink specials all weekend long, including a frozen treat featuring @owensmixers Classic Lemonade Don’t miss out on the second annual Summer Kickoff Extravaganza, only at The Porthole

May
10
Fri
Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with us at The Porthole!!

May
11
Sat
Bazinga! at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 11 @ 2:00 pm
Bazinga! at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with us at The Porthole!!

Bazinga!

Playing a wide range of crowd hits with a friendly vibe and energetic atmosphere! Let’s dance!

May
12
Sun
Chase Jobe & The Runnin’ Kind at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 12 @ 2:00 pm
Chase Jobe & The Runnin’ Kind at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with at The Porthole!!

May
17
Fri
Hello Newman at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hello Newman at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with Hello Newman!

May
18
Sat
Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub
May 18 @ 2:00 pm
Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole

Live Music with 13 Black at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub
May 18 @ 6:00 pm
Live Music with 13 Black at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with 13 Black at The Porthole

“Southern Maines most popular electrifying,diverse coverband playing the hottest dance, 70s classics,”

May
19
Sun
DJ Jams Frrever at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 19 @ 2:00 pm
May
24
Fri
Darren Bessette at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Darren Bessette at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States
Live Music with Darren Bessette
The Darren Bessette Band hails from New England, performing original country music and covers
May
25
Sat
Peaked In High School at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub
May 25 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Peaked In High School at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub | Portland | Maine | United States

We like to play fun Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop Punk, Top 40, and Country music to get you dancing, singing, and jamming

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